How the day started really wasn’t how it culminated. For one, the sky was grey, environment windy and temperature shockingly freezing. By the end, the sky’s pale complexion had faded, the temperature became more habitable and sunshine filled the location, elevating...
A4C is happy to announce a new partnership with the Waterloo Minor Soccer Club! The organizations will collaborate on projects that will ultimately serve the local community. The MOU is expected to not only strengthen relationships but provide increased opportunities...
I have always found myself supporting “the underdog”. Some might say “the little guy”, while the rest of us know them as “the person struggling to keep up and later finds themselves falling behind”. I have just returned from a trip to Ghana and had the opportunity to...
This spring I moved into the community of Sunnydale. With that transition came powerful experiences, amazing people and incredible stories. There are many cultures in this community and fortunately, I got the opportunity to expand my knowledge on their customs and...
“I have grown up!” exclaimed 11-year-old Crystal. When further quizzed regarding her participation as a leader in our STEAM camp, she gladly said, “I want to give happiness like the leaders gave me happiness.” Halfway through our 3rd week of summer camp, I sat with...
Last summer, there was a need expressed by community members for children to have the opportunity to join a soccer league. Recreational sports can prove inaccessible because of high high costs and limited transportation to practices and games. Inspired by his own...
“Thank you” and “Hi” are all I knew how to say when I moved from Libya with my husband and two young daughters. This all feels like a dream. But I couldn’t do it without the support from Scilla, Jeremy and Heather.” Nazmi has been an integral part of the...
Bring yourself back to when you were 15-years-old. Now imagine…That feeling of earning your first pay check. The sense of purpose each morning knowing you’re being counted on and invested in. The accomplishment of mastering new skills for work and life. The reward of...
Lexi and her family moved to the Sunnydale community 2 years ago. Her mother has become an instrumental part of the community and has been an amazing role model to Lexi. Like any other family, there have been trials and tribulations which come with life. Lexi has...